I gave it up for two years when I was with my boyfriend and didn’t miss it but now that I’m single again it does become a little habit. Now if you haven’t heard of Grindr then where have you been for the last five years or so? Love it or hate it the fact is that most (emphasis on most, but not all) gay men have been on it at some point over the last six or seven years. It can provide you with contact details of an LGBT-friendly therapist.Let’s begin with the usual suspects. Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline Switchboard provides a listening service for LGBT+ people over the phone, via email and online chat. Stonewall Find LGBT mental health services near you using Stonewall's " What's in my area?" search box. Pink Therapy Pink Therapy has an online directory of therapists who work with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer or questioning (LGBTIQ), and people who are gender- and sexual-diverse (GSD). Mind LGBTQ Get information about mental health support for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, non-binary, queer or questioning (LGBTIQ). London Friend London Friend offers support groups and services, such as counselling and drug and alcohol support, to LGBT people in and around London.
LGBT Foundation The LGBT Foundation offers information, advice, and support services, including a Talking Therapies Programme to LGBT people. Use the site's Member's Directory to find local mental health services. Imaan Imaan is a charity that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) Muslims, providing an online forum where people can share experiences and ask for help.Ĭonsortium This membership organisation work to support LGBT+ organisations and projects around the country. It also runs a peer-led support group in London for people aged 18 to 30. Gendered Intelligence The organisation runs youth groups in London, Leeds and Bristol for trans, non-binary and questioning young people. These organisations offer mental health advice, support and services for LGBT people. When discussing your situation, try to be as honest as possible with the GP so they can suggest the best type of support for you. They'll know what help is available locally and can help you decide which treatment is best for you. Where to get help Speak to a GPĬonsider talking to a GP. email offers a safe place for you to talk about whatever's on your mind, at any time.call 116 123 (open 24 hours, every day).If you're struggling to cope right now, contact Samaritans: harm yourself or have thoughts about self-harming.use alcohol or drugs to help you cope with your feelings.no longer want to do things you used to enjoy.You could benefit from a talking therapy if you: It's never too late to get help, no matter how big or small your problems might seem. You should get help as soon as you feel you need it. When to get helpĭo not suffer in silence. Read about different types of talking therapy and how they can help. anger, isolation or rejection from family, friends or your community.coping with bullying and discrimination.feeling your body does not reflect your true gender (gender dysphoria).coping with other people's reactions to your sexuality.difficulty accepting your sexual orientation.Talking with a therapist who's trained to work with LGBT people may help with issues such as: It might not be easy, but getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do. Other things, such as their age, religion, where they live, and their ethnicity can add extra complications to an already difficult situation. This may be linked to LGBT people's experience of discrimination, homophobia or transphobia, bullying, social isolation, or rejection because of their sexuality. Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can affect any of us, but they're more common among people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT).